Also known as the Kastam Diraja Malaysia (KDRM) in Malay term. The Customs and Excise Department were established in 1948 under the control of the High Commissioner for Malaya until the country achieved its independence in 1957. The department was reshuffled and assigned under the Ministry of Finance. On October 29, 1963, the department was conferred the title Diraja or Royal. KDRM is responsible for administrating the nation's indirect tax policy. It's core business is to collect the country's revenue. The official site (Custom Matters Section) features guidelines on importing private vehicles; importing household and personal items/effects; import/export guide; importation of electrical goods for domestic use; free zone; duty free shop; forex rules and security; traveller's guide; excise, service and sales tax; report smuggling; disposal of forfeited goods; brief guide to customs rulling; and customs valuation guide.Website: www.customs.gov.my/

A Prezi Presentation "Introducing Inside Malaysia" is available to help users understand the novel interface used and to introduce the information relationship management facilities available. New users are encouraged to view this presentation.